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... and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56 Using a DVD drive 57 Using the memory card reader 59 Memory card types 59 Inserting a memory card 60 Using a memory card 60 Removing a memory card 60 Adding and removing an Express Card 61 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 62 Connecting a USB device...
... and Accessories . . . . 55 Using the DVD drive 56 Identifying drive types 56 Using a DVD drive 57 Using the memory card reader 59 Memory card types 59 Inserting a memory card 60 Using a memory card 60 Removing a memory card 60 Adding and removing an Express Card 61 Installing a printer or other peripheral device 62 Connecting a USB device...
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www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
www.gateway.com Recalibrating the battery 72 Extending battery life 73 Maximizing battery performance 73 Conserving battery power 73 Using alternate power sources 74 Changing power modes ... its factory condition . . . . . .102 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . .103 Chapter 8: Upgrading Your Notebook . . . . . 105 Preventing static electricity discharge 106 Adding or replacing memory modules 107 iii
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... 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137...
... 118 DVD drives 119 Ethernet 121 Express Cards 121 File management 121 Fingerprint reader 122 Hard drive 122 Internet 123 Keyboard 124 Media Center 125 Memory 128 Memory card reader 129 Modem (cable or DSL 129 Modem (dial-up 129 Mouse 132 Networks (wired 133 Networks (wireless 135 Passwords 137 Power 137...
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...projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug..., flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards...
...projector, monitor, or television" on page 22. Left Ethernet jack www.gateway.com Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Ventilation fan Wireless network switch Express Card slot Component Ethernet jack Memory card reader HDMI out jack (optional) USB ports Icon HDMI Description Plug..., flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, or cellular telephone into this optional jack. Important: RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards...
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Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. Customer Care label ... drive kit" on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery ...
Hard drive bay The hard drive is not plugged into AC power. Memory bay Memory modules are located in this bay. For more information, see "Adding or replacing memory modules" on page 107. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 111. Customer Care label ... drive kit" on page 71. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on page 71. For more information, see "Changing batteries" on page 2. 11 Bottom Battery latch www.gateway.com Battery Battery lock Memory bay Hard drive bay Customer care label Component Icon Description Battery ...
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... one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the...
... one of the following options, then click Next. • Enrollment to the biometric device-Select this option to save your fingerprint to memory in the fingerprint reader. www.gateway.com Enrolling your fingerprints Before you can use of your notebook even if the hard drive has been removed. • Enrollment to the...
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CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 55
CHAPTER4 Using Drives and Accessories • Using the DVD drive • Using the memory card reader • Adding and removing an Express Card • Installing a printer or other peripheral device • Viewing the display on a projector, monitor, or television 55
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... device that is available with the media. 59 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using... this method. Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook, manually eject...
... device that is available with the media. 59 Important RS-Multimedia Card and Mini Secure Digital cards require the use memory cards to transfer pictures from a digital camera to your notebook. www.gateway.com To remove a CD or DVD: • Press the eject button on to remove CDs and DVDs using... this method. Using the memory card reader You can also use the memory card reader to transfer data between your notebook, manually eject...
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... E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook... may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon ...
... E: drive), then double-click the file name. Using a memory card To access a file on the label pointing towards the notebook. The memory card pops out slightly. 2 Pull the memory card out of the notebook. 60 Removing a memory card Important Do not use the remove hardware icon, your notebook... may not recognize your memory card reader until you restart your notebook. CHAPTER 4: Using Drives and Accessories Inserting a memory card To insert a memory card: • Insert the memory card into the notebook. If you use the remove hardware icon ...
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...least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • ...battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the ...
...least once a month, even if it reach its maximum rated capacity. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are not being used. 73 www.gateway.com 3 Completely discharge the battery. 4 After the battery is comfortable. • Disconnect all external devices, like USB devices. • ...battery than one complete discharge, and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery does not cause harm because there is no memory. For more information, see "Gateway contact information" on the Customer Care label. Many Express Cards use a small amount of use the battery at the ...
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www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it restarts using Sleep mode....display and drives, turn off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook experiences a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to...mode. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to Hibernate mode. while your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. •...
www.gateway.com Changing power modes You can use it restarts using Sleep mode....display and drives, turn off . • Hibernate - (also called save your notebook experiences a power outage while in current memory, thus reducing startup time. If the notebook does not experience a power outage while in Hybrid Sleep mode, it switches to...mode. If power is interrupted, the information is not saved to Hibernate mode. while your notebook, it reads the memory information from the hard drive and opens the programs and documents that were open when you activated Hibernate mode. •...
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... change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to under the other two power plans. 76 Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power...
... change the function of the defined power plans or create a custom power plan. This power plan sacrifices performance in Hibernate mode, your notebook saves all memory information to under the other two power plans. 76 Use this plan if you will be away from the Windows Mobility Center by changing power...
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...turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. If you spill liquid on components. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, ... screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to replace it again. Do not attempt to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Do not use it . To avoid ...
...turn the notebook upside down your notebook, the power turns off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with the exception of the memory bay. Be careful not to clean the LCD screen. If you spill liquid on components. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, ... screen with a narrow, straw-like extension to replace it again. Do not attempt to clean your notebook and other peripherals before cleaning any components. www.gateway.com • Cotton swabs • A DVD drive cleaning kit Cleaning the exterior Warning When you shut down . Do not use it . To avoid ...
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... it makes sense to be dropped on . Using the right charger is important. A stored battery should be used every three to store it has no "memory." If you always have a spare lithium-ion battery, use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be calibrated by charge/discharge patterns. Do not use . Short battery...
... it makes sense to be dropped on . Using the right charger is important. A stored battery should be used every three to store it has no "memory." If you always have a spare lithium-ion battery, use ), with fuel gauges (notebooks) should be calibrated by charge/discharge patterns. Do not use . Short battery...
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CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 105
CHAPTER8 Upgrading Your Notebook • Preventing static electricity discharge • Adding or replacing memory modules • Replacing the hard drive kit 105
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... 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Your notebook uses...
... 106. 2 Turn off your notebook. 3 Disconnect the AC adapter, modem cable, and network cable. 4 Disconnect all peripheral devices connected to replace memory modules. www.gateway.com Adding or replacing memory modules Important Use only memory modules designed for your notebook over so the bottom is facing up, then remove the battery. Your notebook uses...
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Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 108 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
Screw 7 Lift the memory bay cover, then remove it. 108 CHAPTER 8: Upgrading Your Notebook 6 Loosen the memory bay cover screw (this screw cannot be removed).
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www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Clip Clip 109
www.gateway.com 8 If you are removing a module, gently press outward on the clip at each end of the memory module until the module tilts upward. Clip Clip 109
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... of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction.
... of the slot. 10 Hold the new or replacement module at a 30-degree angle and press it can only be inserted in the memory bay. 11 Replace the memory bay cover, then tighten the cover screw. 12 Insert the battery, then turn your notebook over. 13 Connect the power adapter, modem cable..., and network cable. 14 Reconnect all peripheral devices and replace any Express cards. 110 This module is keyed so it into the empty memory slot. If the module does not fit, make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in one direction.
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...your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network ... If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is firmly connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged...
...your notebook and contact a qualified computer technician. CHAPTER 9: Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Warning Do not try these safety guidelines: • Never remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover while your notebook is turned on, while the battery is installed, and while the modem cable, network ... If you use a power strip or surge protector, make sure that you replace the cover, reinstall any maintenance tasks where you remove the memory bay cover or hard drive bay cover, make sure that it is firmly connected to your notebook. • Make sure that you are damaged...